As Carter-Williams articulated his answer to King, who was MJ's teammate during the first three-peat, he mentioned Jordan's two-year sabbatical to pursue baseball. This gave the rest of the league a short window to win championships, although the Houston Rockets claimed those years for themselves.

The GOAT war just does not seem to be stopping. Ever since the emergence of LeBron James to the top, the NBA fans have been divided into two. While one half hails King James as the GOAT. The other half remains loyal to the good old Bulls’ superstar Michael Jordan.

LeBron James, at 40, continues to redefine longevity in the NBA, securing his 21st All-Star appearance and 21st All-NBA selection in the 2024-25 season. As the GOAT debate intensifies, we examine how his current resume compares to Michael Jordan's legendary career.